Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S620 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S620 was brought out 3 years prior to the VG-160 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S620 grades versus the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus VG-160
S620 | VG-160 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S620
VG-160 | S620 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus VG-160
S620 | VG-160 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 features physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Nikon S620 and Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S620 and the VG-160.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and VG-160.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus VG-160 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 165 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $37 | $90 |